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The Ludicrous Laws of Old London

A fascinating and entertaining guide to and history of London’s legal institutions and oddities, many of which are still on the Statute books. Until quite recently, for example, a man could be arrested for walking down the street wearing a wig, a robe and silk stockings - unless he was a judge. One ruling from 1540 (and still in force today) makes it illegal for barbers in the City of London to practise surgery; and, with impeccable impartiality, also forbids surgeons to cut hair.

http://www.museumselection.co.uk/the-ludicrous-laws-of-old-london-prod18090/18090The Ludicrous Laws of Old London//museumselection.co.uk/images/products/medium/18090.jpg9.999.99GBP/history-and-religion-deptbooks_history/A fascinating and entertaining guide to and history of London’s legal institutions and oddities, many of which are still on the Statute books. Until quite recently, for example, a man could be arrested for walking down the street wearing a wig, a robe and silk stockings - unless he was a judge. One ruling from 1540 (and still in force today) makes it illegal for barbers in the City of London to practise surgery; and, with impeccable impartiality, also forbids surgeons to cut hair.Hardback.7¼" x 4½", 280 pages.17 black and white illustrations.UK